A Christmassy Gift Opening! 🎄

In 'Cadeaux at the Chateau', all of the inhabitants of the Chateau de Lalande gather together to open beautiful gifts that people have sent from all over the world. All of the monetisation from these videos will be donated to a different charity each month. KZread earnings fluctuate wildly each month, as ad revenue changes throughout the year. Here are the charities that we've donated to so far:
July 2020:
British Heart Foundation UK (in memory of my father) €634
August 2020:
Alzheimer's Research UK (in memory of all of the residents of my parents' nursing homes) €650
September 2020:
Prostate Cancer Foundation (in memory of Selmar's father) €1,255
October 2020:
Medecins sans Frontieres (chosen by my mother to support vaccinations in Africa) €942 (equivalent to 426 cholera vaccinations)
November & December 2020 & Jan & Feb 2021:
A Lalande Fashion Scholarship for a student at the Villioti Fashion Institute in South Africa R100,000 (approx €5,800)
March 2021:
Suffolk Artlink £1,505
April 2021:
Association Petit Prince €1,689
May 2021:
Melanoma Focus €1,204
June 2021:
Aide aux Jeunes Diabétiques €1,735
July, August & September 2021:
The 2nd year of the Lalande Fashion Scholarship for a student at the Villioti Fashion Institute in South Africa R100,000 (approx €5,800)
October 2021:
A La Bonne Vauvre (our local Crozon sur Vauvre community centre) €3,184
November 2021:
Techo €2,709
December 2021:
Genesis Hope El-Roi Baby Home ZAR90,000 (€5,248.01)
If you'd like to see the video we made in the South African orphanage, click here: • How this KZread chann...
January 2022:
We Are Here Venice €2,000
February 2022:
Red Cross for Ukraine €2,019
March 2022:
The Fred Hollows Foundation €2,311
April, May & June 2022:
Ardmore Community Fund €5893
July 2022:
Institut Curie €2.150
August 2022:
Movember €2.246
September, October & November 2022:
3rd year of the Lalande Fashion Scholarship for a student at the Villioti Fashion Institute in South Africa €6.092
I used to show the gifts as part of ' @The Chateau Diaries ' episodes, but you're all so very generous that we have many gifts, and if we spent the episodes opening them, we wouldn't be able to show you other aspects of chateau life! So, for those of you who enjoy watching presents being opened, and as a way to thank those of you who were kind enough to send them, I've made this new channel. Every week we will film your beautiful gifts whilst enjoying afternoon tea or aperitif together.
It is very important to me that you know that we in no way expect anyone to send us gifts. I would like to go further than that and add that, if doing so will put you in any financial difficulty whatsoever, please, please do not send us anything. Knowing that you join us by watching 'The Chateau Diaries' gives us all an enormous boost. But for those of you who have sent these incredibly thoughtful gifts, I hope that seeing us open them gives you a fraction of the joy that you've given us 💖💖💖
If you would like to see more of our life at the chateau, please go to our main 'Chateau Diaries' channel:
/ thechateaudiaries

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  • @kaywallace6139
    @kaywallace61396 ай бұрын

    Your auntie is so lovely. She dresses beautifully and has lovely jewelry. Very tasteful and graceful lady.

  • @peterwhite9261
    @peterwhite92616 ай бұрын

    I absolutely loved this special Caddeau. Such amazingly wonderful gifts. Lancelot is one very smart little dog. He has stolen all of our hearts.❤

  • @kimlumpa4317
    @kimlumpa43176 ай бұрын

    The saddest part of this ending is the Stephanie lessons in gracious gift receiving. The best lesson we could all learn from.

  • @CatherinePhillipssapphire
    @CatherinePhillipssapphire6 ай бұрын

    That was a lovely start to Boxing Day here in Australia - I hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas wherever and however they choose to celebrate - best wishes to all this community and may 2024 bring some much needed peace to the world. 🇦🇺💕💐

  • @Kitty_cat2001
    @Kitty_cat20016 ай бұрын

    The rain deers that were broken could be taken to a specialist to repair them as they are so gorgeous & would be well worth the cost.

  • @CharlotteFairchild
    @CharlotteFairchild3 ай бұрын

    This cheers me up to watch. It is such a risk in sending gifts to people. You were so gracious, Stephanie. Some one in Florida asked me to make penguin ponchos, and I sent them penguin ponchos. They sent a donation. I teach, and do not want a business sewing. Yellow is your signature color. Royal blue is mine.

  • @merilynp-j294
    @merilynp-j2946 ай бұрын

    You were exactly what I needed on Boxing Day in Australia - my 90 year old Mum passed away one week ago - as you can imagine I'm needing to just get through this period until we can hold her funeral - it's lovely to see the close relationship you have with your family.

  • @cinnamongirl4real
    @cinnamongirl4real6 ай бұрын

    Congratulations on reaching the chapel goal! How exciting ⛪️love those Christmas tree classes.

  • @user-lw6mn4ep1b
    @user-lw6mn4ep1b6 ай бұрын

    The funniest thing ever is watching Cadoux at double speed.❤

  • @nildanatsiz1420
    @nildanatsiz14206 ай бұрын

    I enjoyed the cadeaux so much. Seeing Stephanie's joy with every present was priceless. But I'm also sad that we won't be able to see any cadeaux anymore. I got so many gift ideas and book recommendations. Maybe there might be a glimmer of hope that you will start doing it in the future.

  • @trishr2081
    @trishr20816 ай бұрын

    It’s amazing that the No I don’t want a dog person, has become such a Dog Lover. Lancelot has a way of making you love Him. He is absolutely adorable.😂❤

  • @marshawargo7238

    @marshawargo7238

    6 ай бұрын

    Funny because it's usually people who don't want cats! Stephanie's reasoning was sound, only if there weren't so many people living at LaLond! "We travel so much that it wouldn't be fair to have a dog & have to leave it behind so often!" Well Stephanie, it hasn't been a problem for the peacocks, chickens nor sheep. There is always someone to look after pet, herd, brood care! Now that Lance is part of the family, it seems that there are not a lot of places that he can't go & it was a moot point...😊❤

  • @jennifer6833
    @jennifer68336 ай бұрын

    Your love of Lancelot is beautiful Stephanie. David your gift is so sweet.

  • @ellenhaselman5020
    @ellenhaselman50206 ай бұрын

    Lancelot will soon know the sound of that lid when you open it ❤

  • @3orion33
    @3orion336 ай бұрын

    Was unable to be with family this Christmas, but feeling so happy watching this !!! Thank You !!! Merry Christmas !!!

  • @pamelahaskell809
    @pamelahaskell8096 ай бұрын

    Those glasses to look at the Christmas tree lights is amazing. You gift opening moments are so great and now Lancelot wants to be a part of the action and assumes everything is for him. He's so cute.

  • @cinnamongirl4real
    @cinnamongirl4real6 ай бұрын

    Merry Merry Christmas 🎄 Stephanie and all! I look forward to your dailies as you really motivate me to partake in Christmas festivities. Love the burrito blankets. My kids want one. Your aunt is so charming. Love you all. Thank you for opening your home and life. Peace and love.

  • @carollewellen5413
    @carollewellen54136 ай бұрын

    The glasses are a riot. The ornaments are so cool

  • @robertarogers998
    @robertarogers9986 ай бұрын

    Michael T what a kind and amazingly giving person you are. Merry Christmas.

  • @carolynkeesee8217
    @carolynkeesee82176 ай бұрын

    Chateau watching is my guilty pleasure. My children ask: “why are you watching these people in another country?”😂😂😂😂😂

  • @nelks1284

    @nelks1284

    6 ай бұрын

    My husband asks the same thing! NC, USA

  • @susanmeek4947

    @susanmeek4947

    6 ай бұрын

    ...."What a Wonderful World!"

  • @barbaramurray4191
    @barbaramurray41916 ай бұрын

    When Stephanie was startled with the view through the 3d glasses, her reaction really captured her mother 😅😂 A lovely vlog ❤

  • @robinmccowin4243
    @robinmccowin42436 ай бұрын

    Thank you for thinking of all the lkney souls. Also, your aunt is a gift from heaven, and she has the sweetest soul

  • @joolsjones8808
    @joolsjones88086 ай бұрын

    I so enjoy watching the Chateau Family and thought it could not get any better until...... Lancelot. He is adorable.

  • @endeavouringit

    @endeavouringit

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes, I love him too !

  • @paulameenach267
    @paulameenach2676 ай бұрын

    You should look into getting some Kintsugi repair kits for the broken dear and tree. It is the japaniese art of using gold to repair porcelian and pottery

  • @johnalonzi8353
    @johnalonzi83536 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas and thank you so much for the pleasure you give so many people including me Kate ❤

  • @anandhicooray5512
    @anandhicooray55126 ай бұрын

    Hi Lalanders. Merry Christmas! 🎄❄️☃️🎄

  • @vickinoeske1154
    @vickinoeske11546 ай бұрын

    P.S. I think when the Chapel is finished and there can be a Christmas tree in there, the hand-blown garland should be used in there. The jewel tones in the garland match the stained glass windows.❤

  • @joannedavidman6773
    @joannedavidman67736 ай бұрын

    Stephanie please make sure your Joy and excitement alive. It is so evident when you open presents from people. I would hate to see that disappear. Thank you for the joy and sharing it with us Here I think

  • @margaretglaser6227
    @margaretglaser62276 ай бұрын

    I am here in France got dx with covid Christmas day. My husband in on his way from Brazil so I thank you for being with me.❤

  • @justinelord95
    @justinelord956 ай бұрын

    Boxing Day in my part of the world (New Zealand) and still as lovely as ever to watch. I hope that you bring back chateau unwrapped on special occasions xx ❤🌸🎄😊🙏much love merry Christmas Lalande family community.

  • @reginatunney574
    @reginatunney5746 ай бұрын

    One theory of Humpty Dumpty is that is was the name of a large canon which had fallen off a wall during a battle and had broken badly they couldn’t put it back together again …but who knows , merry Christmas everyone 🎄☘️💚

  • @teresaproano7984
    @teresaproano79846 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas Stephanie and Phillip and all of you at the Chateau! I’ve enjoyed all the sharing throughout the Christmas Season.. thank you so much for sharing your special life with all of us! ❤

  • @audriscarborough9309
    @audriscarborough93096 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas Stephanie & Philip and Lalande family, I have enjoyed seeing your Aunt & Uncle over the past couple weeks. Give them a hug from a stranger, that thinks of you all as friends! I just watched you open the beautiful hand blown glass ornaments from, Michael T. He is so generous and I want to say thank you to him. I don't think I am alone in enjoying his poems and stories, as well as the beautiful gifts. I hope you had a lovely Christmas. I enjoyed another year of getting to see your family in Lalande. The joy you bring is appreciated. With a bright spirit, Audri

  • @rachelwyatt9529
    @rachelwyatt95296 ай бұрын

    I love how Lancelot takes part in everything. He is a curios little dog and truly enjoys what you all enjoy. Such a sweet spirit.

  • @terryjenna4494
    @terryjenna44946 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas to you all🎄🎁💝🎋You are such a joy to watch and share your beautiful lives❤️ you bring such inspiration and enrichment that inspires that there is more to life and reach for the stars🌟🎄 really enjoyed watching you open the gifts from such thoughtful people🎁Rich Blessings to you all I 🎄🥰

  • @cherrylwegner6292
    @cherrylwegner62926 ай бұрын

    PHILIP: Maybe the wee Robin had a little too much to drink and is not dead after all , just napping ! I can just imagine Steph and uncle Steven in the fruit section squeezing all the squishy ones !! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ....God bless you all in 2024 Cherryl from Canada

  • @garnetj69
    @garnetj696 ай бұрын

    Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas. It's so wonderful to see your stunningly beautiful Aunt, being there's to support you and care for you ,for her own sake, but also partly for your own dear mother, who can't be with you right now because of Percy's recovery. I believe your Aunt and Uncle are two of the most amazing human beings to bless this world, and it's so obvious now why Amaury is such an amazing human being. Congratulations to him and Natalia. The only thing that would make these videos better was if your Darling mother and amazing Percy were there. And if your stunningly amazing and golden hearted brother Gerald was there. Once again, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year. ❤

  • @rosiebeardshaw658
    @rosiebeardshaw6586 ай бұрын

    Congratulations Aumari and Nati!💗. Best wishes to all at the chateau . Health and happiness to Percy and Isobel. Thanks for sharing your lives with us. Michael, if you drop something small, a tip I use is a vacuum cleaner hose with a tights over the hole. It's so sheer, it'll catch what you're looking for. Sorry to be so long winded!. Happy New Year, x

  • @1231ms54
    @1231ms546 ай бұрын

    What beautiful ornaments.

  • @k.crosbie261
    @k.crosbie2616 ай бұрын

    Amazing the beautiful gifts you have received

  • @Jane-3229
    @Jane-32296 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas everyone ❤ stunning Christmas decoration gifts ❤️ hope you all have had a wonderful day xx big love to you all xx

  • @maggiecraigie8114
    @maggiecraigie81146 ай бұрын

    Hi Merry Christmas beautiful people 🌈💖🎄🎁🦘🇦🇺🌏💋🤗🌅

  • @lynndick5472
    @lynndick54726 ай бұрын

    Thankyou for letting me injoy you on boxing day.because I'm in bed with COVID.love your vlogs. Happy New Year to you all.and the subtitles on for me to read.please to hear mum and stepdad doing well. Send all my love to you all,xoxoxo

  • @auntieescreations4309
    @auntieescreations43096 ай бұрын

    Thank you for giving me a gift unwrapping to enjoy on Christmas!! It was a great little break from cleaning the house all day!

  • @margielynch7196
    @margielynch71966 ай бұрын

    I loved everything you unwrapped! Merry Christmas to all ❤❤❤

  • @conniesmokegearsphotograph4829
    @conniesmokegearsphotograph48296 ай бұрын

    I am like Philip. I absolutely love vintage ornaments. I feel like they've absorbed all the happiness from Christmas Pasts. 🤗

  • @toddmurphy523

    @toddmurphy523

    6 ай бұрын

    What a lovely thought....

  • @lawrencebaker2318
    @lawrencebaker23186 ай бұрын

    So magical! Thank you!!

  • @vickinoeske1154
    @vickinoeske11546 ай бұрын

    It was so much fun watching you open gifts. The felt mouse tree topper is darling.❤🐀 Happy New Year all!🎉🍾🥂

  • @candymiller1245
    @candymiller12456 ай бұрын

    You can get the 3D glasses that have Santa Claus that shows up when you look at Christmas lights instead of snowflakes. Several towns have large Christmas displays and offer trolley tours and give them out. Fabulous way to enjoy them! Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas.

  • @dianeknight4839
    @dianeknight48396 ай бұрын

    We have an ornament which belonged to our Great Great Grandmother circa 1840, its is the moon with a smiling face and rosy cheeks. We have a Tradition that the youngest member of the Family gets to hang him on the tree on Christmas Eve. A very Happy Christmas to all at LaLande

  • @rose-marie7351
    @rose-marie73516 ай бұрын

    That yellow sweater looks really goods on you Stephanie! 😍

  • @jimmyconnolly3461
    @jimmyconnolly34616 ай бұрын

    I’m delighted it’s ended. Only for you.❤️🥂🎅🏽🎄xx

  • @StrawberrySue777
    @StrawberrySue7776 ай бұрын

    My favorite tree is the peacock tree, it's magical. Merry Christmas, I loved watching Lancelot give you kisses btw!

  • @mariagillinson8527
    @mariagillinson85276 ай бұрын

    Stephanie I’m so happy you’ve fallen head over heel for dogs!

  • @elizabethclark8374
    @elizabethclark83746 ай бұрын

    Hi Phillip, Will you give me a rough estimate when you think the final cadeaux at the chateau will be premiered? It is Friday December 29th, 2023. Do you think it will be ready to watch by New Year’s Day? Just curious… Elizabeth Goodrich, Texas

  • @lenoracooper7729
    @lenoracooper77296 ай бұрын

    Well done Philip on figuring out a way for us to enjoy the view from the Christmas glasses!

  • @helenrutter3644
    @helenrutter36446 ай бұрын

    Has the last one been shown? I seem to have missed it and cannot find it.......

  • @danielintheantipodes6741
    @danielintheantipodes67416 ай бұрын

    Lovely gifts. If you found a shorter version of the tree ornament Michele T sent, you could wear it as a necklace!

  • @user-xu5vh6zp4u
    @user-xu5vh6zp4u6 ай бұрын

    What is the name of the shop the decorations Michael T sent came from? They are lovely!

  • @tinarenigar
    @tinarenigar6 ай бұрын

    I am going to miss you all on this channel. I am a long-time watcher and will follow you on whatever channel you are on!! Your "it could be worse attitude and excitement for everything is contagious. Happy Holiday to you all!!!!!

  • @kimcleminson8200
    @kimcleminson82006 ай бұрын

    Congratulations to the happy couple and thank you for all the entertainment all year luckily I have family here but it’s nice to see all your cooking tips and Xmas ideas 🎄🎅🥂

  • @lindagage7315
    @lindagage73156 ай бұрын

    Beautiful gifts, merry Christmas to you all!

  • @karal6968
    @karal69686 ай бұрын

    A lick in Stephanies ear :) Lancelot is a beautiful little fur baby. Merry Christmas and the best new year ever 2024 to all 💋🐈🌹🍀🌲

  • @melaniewest3947
    @melaniewest39476 ай бұрын

    Lovely items.

  • @Willowscloset
    @Willowscloset6 ай бұрын

    Lots of love to you all 🙏🤗🤗❤🎄

  • @Anna75-49
    @Anna75-496 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂 Loved the Christmas glasses. Soooo funny 😂😂

  • @sharongaines3043
    @sharongaines30436 ай бұрын

    I love those glasses I wouldn't take them off. And Im wearing a new pair of full on head phones and the sound of the Chateau crazy electric. Little Lancelot will be up there pulling the topper down😂.

  • @Blessings.429
    @Blessings.4296 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas LaLand.

  • @ta3970
    @ta39706 ай бұрын

    Stephanie turns receiving gifts into a form of art. I will miss this channel... xx 💛🩷

  • @purpleshoespurp3462
    @purpleshoespurp34626 ай бұрын

    I always have loved the Christmas lights glasses. They come in many shapes like reindeer and Santa and a few others. They should work on all types of light bulbs. They even work on car headlights and streetlights. We would get them and take the kids driving around looking at Christmas lights and they loved it. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

  • @judynail1690
    @judynail16906 ай бұрын

    I’ll miss these so much!!

  • @joseepaquin6855
    @joseepaquin68556 ай бұрын

    Happy Holidays to all of you ❄️☃️🌲🥳🎉

  • @cherylkurucz8852
    @cherylkurucz88526 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas to my dear family of the heart! Squishes🙏🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @beverley1539
    @beverley15396 ай бұрын

    Hiya loved the Christmas Star Mouse. Blessings luv Ontario Canada MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄 🎅🏻Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🐝

  • @yvonnesullivan4388
    @yvonnesullivan43886 ай бұрын

    Your jumper is so pretty on you.

  • @rtatina2130
    @rtatina21306 ай бұрын

    I love these episodes but understand that they must end. I cannot find the Christmas day (final) episode on KZread. Was it taken down?

  • @debbiecavell4723
    @debbiecavell47236 ай бұрын

    How Beautiful ❤❤❤

  • @beverley1539
    @beverley15396 ай бұрын

    Hiya When is the last Cadeaux?. Thankyou Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🐝

  • @ariaschelsiamelicrespo
    @ariaschelsiamelicrespo6 ай бұрын

    Stephanie, you and I both love the color yellow! 💛

  • @annalee8354
    @annalee83546 ай бұрын

    Philip ... ohhhh I dooo so lurve a donut , Chantelle ... well you are what you eat Cheri 😁

  • @carolesmith6620
    @carolesmith66206 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas 💕🌼🤗

  • @jacquelinejeffs4079
    @jacquelinejeffs40796 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas, and may be a happy one to you and your family and friends

  • @MsZcamp
    @MsZcamp6 ай бұрын

    Why is this the last one?

  • @drusabs
    @drusabs6 ай бұрын

    Looking for patterns instructions for the late 70's styrofoam christmas decorations with pins and sequins' anyone remember them? Might have to make a few so I have a reason to put a tree up

  • @joannegagnon-marihart
    @joannegagnon-marihart6 ай бұрын

    Merci beaucoup pour cet agréable moment

  • @WilliamWise-jf1fe
    @WilliamWise-jf1fe6 ай бұрын

    THANK YOU HAPPY CHRISTMAS

  • @MaryEllen_of_OBX
    @MaryEllen_of_OBX6 ай бұрын

    This episode was SO FUNNY! LANCELOT STOLE THE SHOW! I also loved the clips where you jumped up to place the items.

  • @cindymclaughlin8166
    @cindymclaughlin81666 ай бұрын

    What breed of dog is Lancelot? He certainly has winning ways!

  • @poetinflesh
    @poetinflesh6 ай бұрын

    Catnip can be made into a tea and it is supposed to be good for relaxation and other uses. It might make lancelot start mewing. Lol😂

  • @hedgewood7152
    @hedgewood71526 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas ✨🌞✨

  • @brendathoms5588
    @brendathoms55886 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas to all ❤

  • @debbiedonaldson6545
    @debbiedonaldson65456 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas!

  • @nancywhite1439
    @nancywhite14396 ай бұрын

    Investigate the dead wren at this seasonal offering….an old English ‘custom’…..the wren boys who would demand fetching treats from house to house!

  • @wendywelch6369
    @wendywelch63696 ай бұрын

    Merry Joyous Christmas to you all!! 💚❤

  • @SteveVandeVoorde
    @SteveVandeVoorde6 ай бұрын

    I would love to know where I can find those glasses that make Christmas lights into snowflakes

  • @user-po6nn6un8q
    @user-po6nn6un8q6 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas 🎉❤

  • @marilynwade9448
    @marilynwade94486 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas

  • @wyldchild346
    @wyldchild3466 ай бұрын

    What was on the other side of the Paris scarf???

  • @concitapertusini9366
    @concitapertusini93666 ай бұрын

    Happy Name day Stephanie ❤

  • @elainemcgran8828
    @elainemcgran88286 ай бұрын

    Yes humpty dumpty was / is an egg 😊

  • @susanlaskey7778
    @susanlaskey77786 ай бұрын

    I will REALLY miss Cadeau